This year’s Infosecurity Europe event promises to be a captivating experience, bringing together industry leaders, cutting-edge technologies, and thought-provoking discussions to address the ever-evolving challenges in the cybersecurity landscape.
At Infosecurity Europe 2024, attendees can expect a dynamic lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and interactive workshops that delve into the latest trends, threats, and solutions in cybersecurity.
From exploring the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on security practices to understanding the implications of emerging technologies, this event will provide invaluable insights and practical strategies to safeguard organisations against cyber threats.
Conference Programme
As ever, the event is not simply about the tech and solutions but the community that has been built around it and this year’s conference offers inspiring insight from leading women in the field, keynotes looking at how to address their behaviours and performance, strengthening skills, building individual resilience as well as organisational and finding common goals and create a future of collaboration and innovation.
This year’s Infosecurity Europe’s Conference programme will feature nine stimulating stages over three days, giving you a comprehensive overview of everything in infosecurity. The event will see almost 250 speakers, delivering over 200 sessions across a range of theatres to suit all levels of experience, including strategy talks, tactical sessions, round tables, and keynote sessions.
Driving High-Performance
This year’s event promises another stellar lineup on the keynote stage.
Generative AI presenter and deepfake expert Henry Ajder will take to the stage on Tuesday, 4 June, from 10:00 -10:40 am for his opening keynote presentation covering generative AI and its impact on the cybersecurity industry.
On the Keynote stage, Henry will then be joined by Tope Olufon, Senior Analyst, Forrester and Stephanie Itimi, CEO, Seidea at 10:55 – 11:35 am, in a fireside chat session, ‘Wading through AI overload – where are we going and what are you doing?’ that will address the sensationalism and speculation within the industry.
Don’t miss Jake Humphrey and Professor Damian Hughes, the dynamic duo behind the hit High Performance Podcast, as keynote presenters for day two of this year’s event.
Humphrey and Hughes, known for their insightful conversations with top performers across various industries, will take to the stage at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 5 June. Bringing their expertise in peak performance to the event, they will delve into the non-negotiable behaviours that lead to success, sharing anecdotes and examples from their guests who have reached the pinnacle of their respective fields.
On Thursday, 6 June, at 10:00 am, in an interview with Infosecurity Magazine’s editor, Beth Maundrill, Claire Williams OBE, one of the most prominent and successful women in recent Formula 1 history, will talk candidly about how to develop a strong team culture, take an organisation on a big transformational project, and navigate major change.
Inspiring women
Now hosted on the Keynote Stage, the eighth annual Women in Cybersecurity event will be bigger and better than ever. The growth and demand for this event are a testament to the importance of recognising and celebrating the achievements of women in our industry.
By fostering connections and empowering women at all stages of their careers, we can provide the support needed for their success. The event will feature influential and inspiring women, including our Keynote Speaker, Stephanie Hare, who will share her journey and discuss her book, “Technology is not Neutral: A Short Guide to Technology Ethics”.
The event will also include a captivating panel discussion with leading women in the field, covering topics such as identifying key skills, building personal brands, developing negotiation skills, empowering through mentorship, and addressing biases.
Leading by example
The Infosecurity Europe Leaders Programme is a highly curated and exclusive initiative designed for senior cybersecurity professionals, offering a unique opportunity to engage in strategic discussions, gain valuable insights, and network with industry leaders.
Please be aware that strict membership criteria apply to the Leaders Programme with its access-all-areas pass, granting entry to the Leaders’ Lounge in the South Gallery Rooms and exclusive participation in Leaders’ Roundtable discussions, as well as exploring cutting-edge industry technology and solutions.
Seeking SME innovation
Infosecurity Europe, in collaboration with the Department of Science, Information and Technology (DSIT), is once again on the lookout for the UK’s most innovative cybersecurity companies.
As part of their commitment to fostering innovation, this prestigious award, known as The UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME 2024, will recognise and celebrate the creative and original contributions made by cybersecurity businesses in the UK market. Building on the success of previous winners like ANGOKA, TryHackMe, CAPSLOCK, and Hack the Box, the 14 finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their groundbreaking solutions at the Cyber Innovation Zone. The winner will be announced live on the Cyber Innovation Showcase stage on the 5 June, following a rigorous evaluation process.
Forrester: Navigating Europe’s evolving threat ecosystem
Analyst partner Forrester will host an exclusive to provide valuable insight into the unique cybersecurity challenges facing European businesses and how leaders can tailor their security strategies accordingly.
Taking place from 10:00-11:30 am in South Gallery Room 10 on Wednesday, 5 June, the event will consist of a keynote presentation from Forrester’s senior analysts who will discuss new and emerging trends and threat actors targeting European businesses, the specific methodologies employed by adversaries in the region, and the role technology plays in augmenting these threats.
It will also involve a panel discussion delivering an engaging mid-year review of Forrester’s 2024 cybersecurity predictions.
Frost and Sullivan: Voice of the Enterprise Security Customer workshop
Also partnering with Infosecurity Europe 2024, Frost & Sullivan will share its “Voice of the Enterprise Security Customer” survey. Join Frost & Sullivan’s Security Growth Experts from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in South Gallery Room 10 on Thursday, 6 June, for an interactive conversation with attendees about what the data reveals for the UK, France, and Germany, accompanied by additional highlights from related security growth opportunity analyses. Attendees will receive complimentary copies of the findings discussed in the workshop.
Experience a whole new dimension of Infosecurity Europe by exploring the diverse stages and happenings throughout the event.
Security Workshops: Enhance your knowledge and skills through interactive security workshops. Led by industry professionals, these workshops are 90-minute tactical training sessions taking place in the South Gallery Rooms, with in-depth practical meetings hosting expert speakers, and cover topics including understanding ransomware capabilities, simplifying your cyber assessment framework and the evolving future of API security.
Tomorrow’s Topics: New for 2024, we are thrilled to welcome a brand-new event space – Tomorrow’s Topics. In this exclusive theatre, we will address upcoming infosecurity developments and put you in the perfect position to seize future opportunities.
Tomorrow’s Topics will cover thought-provoking issues such as channel – It’s essential for anyone passionate about looking beyond the horizon of the cyber sector.
Strategy Talks: This stage addresses the strategic business challenges impacting the information security world and illuminates a path to their solutions. Each session has been reviewed, graded and selected by the trusted members of our Infosecurity 2024 Advisory Council, giving the highest level of quality assurance.
Insight Stage: This stage is dedicated to revealing new perspectives and IT security approaches to use within your organisation to enhance cyber-resilience and strengthen security posture.
Talking Tactics: Delve into the tactical side of cybersecurity at Talking Tactics. Learn from both end-users and vendors who have recently embarked on information security ventures. Talking Tactics’ ‘how to’ sessions are designed to guide you through industry-specific challenges, moving beyond simply the application of a security product.
Immerse yourself in tech
For a dose of nostalgia and playful fun, don’t miss Arcade Alley. Unleash your inner gamer and relive classic moments while enjoying a break from the conference floor.
If you’re looking for the latest products and technologies, head to the Technology Showcase. Here, exhibitors will shine a spotlight on their cutting-edge tech live in-person and address your specific requirements.
The Innovation Showcase brings case studies that show real-world examples of how infosec solutions have been implemented and showcases the state-of-the-art tech they’ve been working on.
For those seeking the newest cybersecurity technologies and solutions, the Startup Showcase is all about backing pioneering companies on the rise and is exclusively for organisations operating for three years or less – giving them a platform to shine in the industry. Witness how working together can help lay down strong foundations for the success of up-and-coming companies and future generations of cyber firms.
Every Child Online Initiative
Every Child Online will be at stand A170 collecting laptops, computers, and old kit at the show.
Free Hard Drive Destruction and Wiping Services to be Offered to Donors who “Pass IT On” at Infosecurity Europe 2024
Attendees and exhibitors are invited to bring their old kit to the show to donate to charity Every Child Online. Every Child Online will securely wipe and destroy devices’ hard drives and deliver them to underprivileged children and young people through its partnered schools, charities, and social services.
SentinelOne is on stand C20 be hosting the “Man vs Machine” demo where SentinelOne’s Purple AI will go head-to-head with SOC analysts in a live, on-booth activation to see if they can outmatch the “Man” who will be threat hunting without it.
Abnormal Security, the leader in AI-native cloud email security, will be at booth D100. Attendees can test their arcade skills with an Abnormal spin on the classic “Claw” game — catch an anomaly for a chance to win a daily prize!
Join Hornet Security on the 4 June at 10:40 am in the Technology Showcase for the “Hackers face off live, and only one will remain!” – an interactive session testing your knowledge on spear-phishing and identity theft topics. Answer each question correctly to advance to the next round until only one winner remains among you! Sharpen your social engineering techniques and brush up your cybersecurity skills, as the winner will take home a Flipper Zero!
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience first-hand demonstrations of Jamf’s management solutions and security solutions and how organisations can gain a specific workflow or the full power of Trusted Access. There’s also lots of fun to be had at the Jamf stand F90, with their new interactive game where you will learn how to navigate safely through the online world, avoiding threats.
There will be on-stand demos from Rapid7at booth E120, with prize draws held after each on-stand talk with chances to win F1 Technical Lego, JBL headphones and JBL speakers. Visitors will also have a chance to walk away with a limited edition “RUN MDR” t-shirt and quirky chocolate delights.
Once again, Cyber House Party returns to its spiritual home at Infosecurity Europe 2024 for another few days of uplifting community engagement and entertainment. The team will once again be present at the event, supporting positive collaboration, well-being, and inclusivity.
Throughout the event, with the sun shining, you will find their Industry DJs playing an eclectic selection of music on ‘The Terrace’ at the Fox near the entrance of Excel. Then, on Wednesday night (5 June), as the sun sets, the doors of the Fox open to welcome everyone to the famous after-party – a place to meet, relax and help raise money for worthy charities. Tickets will be available online in advance and on the door subject to capacity – keep an eye on Social Media for details. Everyone is welcome for another Infosec After-Party to remember!
